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Form of workMilliman's healthcare consulting practice, located in Indianapolis, provides consulting services to a broad array of clients in the healthcare field with a primary focus on Medicaid and Pharmaceutical consulting. We are looking for a Healthcare Data Scientist to focus primarily on healthcare payer projects. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to gain experience across a range of human services projects (e.g., child welfare, healthcare provider, and housing) while developing sophisticated consulting skills.
This position is part of a growing Data Team with ample opportunities to collaborate cross-functionally.Responsibilities* Hands-on advanced data analytics and project management* Clean and manipulate large, complex data sets from various sources* Apply innovative techniques to large claims datasets to analyze a wide array of healthcare-related topics* Investigate discrepancies between medical concepts and their manifestation in claims datasets* Contribute to hypothesis development for quasi-experiential designs* Assist junior colleagues with the development of their programming and analytic skills* Role in client management that will increase over timeSkillsRequired:* At least three years of experience analyzing healthcare claims data using Python, SQL, R, SAS* Understanding of medical coding systems (CPT, ICD-9, DRG, etc.)* Knack for prioritizing and completing multiple projects and tasks* Strong oral and written communication skills* Strong problem solving and analytical skills* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team* Experience or knowledge of the healthcare industry or payer systems* Available to work onsite at Milliman's Indianapolis Health officePreferred:* Experience scrubbing large, non-standardized claims data sets* Experience with MarketScan and/or Medicare (or similar) databasesMilliman BenefitsWe offer competitive benefits which include the following based on plan eligibility:* Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, including domestic partners* A 401(k) plan with matching program, and profit sharing contribution* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* A discretionary bonus program* Paid Time Off (PTO) starts accruing on the first day of work and can be used for any reason; full-time employees will accrue* 15 days of PTO per year, and employees working less than a full-time schedule will accrue PTO at a prorated amount based on hours worked* Family building benefits, including adoption and fertility assistance and paid parental leave up to 12 weeks for employees who have worked for Milliman for at least 12 months and have worked at least 1,250 hours in the preceding 12-month period* A minimum of 8 paid holidays* Milliman covers 100% of the premiums for life insurance, AD&D, and both short-term and long-term disability coverage* Flexible spending accounts allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care, transportation, and applicable medical needsLocationThe person hired for this role will be required to work on-site in the Indianapolis office on a weekly basis, however, flexible work arrangements can be discussed.About MillimanIndependent for over 75 years, Milliman delivers market-leading services and solutions to clients worldwide. Today, we are helping companies take on some of the world's most critical and complex issues, including retirement funding and healthcare financing, risk management and regulatory compliance, data analytics and business transformation. Through a team of professionals ranging from actuaries to clinicians, technology specialists to plan administrators, we offer unparalleled expertise in nearly every segment of stakeholders in the global healthcare system.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
